2012 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. 

If you would like to be the first to receive an application for 2013, enter your name and email address on this page and we will send details of when you can apply.

 

GENERAL INFOMATION ABOUT THE MOOSEHEAD APPLICATION:

• Applications are assessed and from that a short list will be chosen
• Those on the shortlist will be notified that they have been invited to interviews.
• The interview will consist of a discussion with the selection committee on your show idea.
• From the interviews final recipients will be selected and announced to the media and to the recipients via written confirmation.

This package includes:

• Payment of Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) registration fee.

•  The services of the Moosehead Awards producer who will guide you through theprocess of producing a festival show and provide you with invaluable assistance.

• A Marketing Package that may include but not limited to — an advertisement in the MICF and web advertising, (this is in addition to your 'program listing', which is included as a part of your registration fee) poster printing (for posters around the venue precinct only) and a limited street press campaign.

• A publicist will be engaged on your behalf.

• Professional photography and poster design.

• Meetings with industry professionals to assist you with your show and planning.

• Trial shows prior to the festival to assist with the development of your show.

• Up to $2500 in the event that you are unable to meet your Melbourne Town Hall venue guarantee. **

• And THE COMEDY CHANNEL Director's Grant of $2000 to pay your Director.

This is a summary. Please read the Application Kit carefully more detailed information is inside.          .